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Medical Xpress / Blood test spots 14 proteins that predict lung cancer risk up to five years early

As we age, our cells acquire cancer-causing mutations, but mutations alone are rarely enough to start a tumor. An environmental trigger, such as exposure to air pollution from sources such as combustion engines, coal burning ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / AI-guided catalyst turns CO₂ and waste into fertilizer at industrially relevant rates

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a computation-guided strategy to produce urea more efficiently from carbon dioxide and nitrate. By combining large language models, density functional ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / Scientists map more than 200 years of nature's progress

Armed with trail cameras, artificial intelligence, and a powerful national research network, scientists are revisiting Lewis and Clark's legendary journey to see how America's wildlife has changed over the past 200 years.

Jun 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Novel prostate cancer treatment can reduce risk of disease progression by half, clinical trial shows

A Phase III clinical trial led by Neeraj Agarwal, MD, FASCO, senior director of clinical research at Huntsman Cancer Institute and professor of internal medicine at the University of Utah (the U), has found that a combination ...

Jun 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / Food insecurity linked to gut microbiome changes in children

Food insecurity may leave a measurable biological signature in the gut microbiome of children, according to new research presented at ASM Microbe 2026.

Jun 6, 2026
Science X / Friendly AI may backfire when its tone doesn't match the moral dilemma

AI chatbots have become friends, confidants, even professional and health advisors for many people around the world. While the long-term consequences remain debated, it has become an undeniable reality of the ChatGPT era. ...

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / White storks: Why introducing non‑native species in rewilding projects can be a good idea

White storks (Ciconia ciconia) are a majestic bird with a two-meter wingspan and an enormous circular nest.

Jun 5, 2026
Phys.org / Easily overlooked small wetlands are a big source of global methane

Waterlogged land areas such as marshes, bogs and fens are the world's largest natural source of methane. Even the smallest of wetlands emit this powerful greenhouse gas. In a study from The University of Texas at Austin, ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / Smarter land use could unlock biodiversity, climate and economic gains across 146 countries

National governments and multilateral institutions face difficult challenges reconciling environmental goals, such as biodiversity conservation and addressing climate change, with economic development goals. In a first-of-its-kind ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / A kohl bottle from York may hint at an ancient Egyptian in Roman-Britain

Ancient Egyptians are often depicted wearing black eyeliner, known as kohl, which was stored in small containers. While kohl containers are typically found throughout Egypt and Sudan (Nubia), their presence beyond these areas ...

May 31, 2026
Phys.org / What makes 15-minute cities work? More nearby jobs and connected streets

The concept of the "15-Minute City" has gained global traction as a blueprint for more livable, sustainable communities by placing daily essentials—such as grocery stores, schools, restaurants and parks—within easy reach ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / Dogs respond to human tone without words, hinting at communication older than language

Humans can communicate various instructions to dogs without using actual words—simply by modulating the tone of their voice, a new study from ELTE University's Department of Ethology shows. By repeating the nonsense syllable ...

Jun 3, 2026